Welcome to the Poet in the City Events page.
You'll be able to find details about previous and upcoming events including audio and video content.
Events are listed by date with the latest event first
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11th May 2011Contemporary Romanian Poets: Claudiu Komartin
The second event in an exciting series of six poetry events held in collaboration with the Romanian Cultural Institute exploring contemporary Romanian culture through the eyes of its most accomplished poets, taking place in London between April and November 2011.
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18th Apr 2011Cities
Our urban landscapes are perhaps the most characteristic expression of human history and identity. Sometimes cities can be alienating and lonely places, sometimes they can be symbols of freedom, hope and creativity. This event will feature three of the UK’s most acclaimed contemporary poets reading poetry event about cities and the urban environment from their recent collections.
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14th Apr 2011Contemporary Romanian Poets: Denisa Comănescu
The first event in an exciting series of six poetry events held in collaboration with the Romanian Cultural Institute exploring contemporary Romanian culture through the eyes of its most accomplished poets, taking place in London between April and November 2011.
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05th Apr 2011Spring Awakening Drop-in
After a long grey winter, spring is finally arriving in the Northern hemisphere, with flowers and buds bursting forth, and thoughts turning to new beginnings and the lusty joys of life.
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26th Mar 2011Going on a Bear Hunt, with Michael Rosen
A poetry show for families with small children, featuring the fabulous Michael Rosen, the popular children's poet